1.
Voice of the Private Sector
- GCCI is recognised by Government as representing the interests
of the Private Sector and is continually interacting with
Government on matters of concern to the private sector through
representation on various boards and committees.

2.
Annual Pre-Budget Consultations
- Consultations with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs
on economic issues particularly fiscal measures, prior to
formulation of the national budget.

3.
Training - Conduct courses for small business operators, in
collaboration with specialised agencies where possible.

4.
Industrial/Labour Relations - Assistance with labour
relations problems, representation of members at tripartite
negotiations with trade unions, preparation of personnel policy
for members, current information on labour issues, a booklet on Employment
laws.

5.
Promoting Gambian Businesses - Assisting in the marketing
efforts of Gambian Businesses through dissemination of information
on and support in trade fairs, publication of a monthly business
paper, six monthly business bulletin, and general networking of
local and outside businesses.

6.
Advocacy on Economic Issues - Assisting the private sector
by influencing Government to lower tax and utility rates, promote
business friendly policies and by making recommendations to
government on major economic issues.

9. Special
Seminars - Informative seminars held occasionally (in
collaboration with other institutions) to address special economic
issues of interest to the private sector in general and members in
particular.

10.
Working Dinner
- Hosting periodic working dinners with top officials (Government
& Non-Government) with the purpose of improving working
relations informally putting forward membersí interests.

11.
Trade Mission/Linkages
- Assistance to members through co-hosting trade missions from the
Sub-Region and aboard.

12.
Special Discount Schemes
- Saves money for members on a special discount package. All GCCI
card carrying members enjoy special discounts when doing business
among themselves.